For Catherine Veranese, a senior air traffic and airspace management student in the Honors College at Kent State University, the path to becoming an aviation professional has been paved with hands-on experience, leadership opportunities and industry connections.As a member of the inaugural Flash Fellows cohort and a student lab instructor in the air traffic control lab, Veranese has embraced Kent State’s personalized learning environment within the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. "By working in the air traffic control labs, I have been able to develop meaningful connections with ...
Marcia Lei Zeng, Ph.D., a distinguished Professor of Information Science at Kent State University, was recognized with the prestigious ASIS&T 2024 Award of Merit, the highest honor presented by the Association for Information Science & Technology. This award recognizes her exceptional and sustained contributions to the field of information science, particularly highlighting her impact on theory, scholarship, practice, leadership, education and mentoring."This recognition is well deserved, and evidence of the incredible impact Dr. Zeng has made globally as an information scientist." – D...
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Nearly 55 years after receiving an undergraduate degree from Kent State University, John Elliot, ’70, crossed the commencement stage to receive a doctorate. But this time, he wasn’t alone. By his side was Fonda Elliot, his wife of 56 years and the person he credits for much of the personal and professional success the couple has achieved throughout their lives. On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to Kent State.John earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectur...
A Kent State University tradition - the annual Holiday Choral Collage by the Kent State University Chorale kicked off the 2024-2025 holiday season in late November. The Kent State Chorale is the flagship choral ensemble at Kent State made up of singers from all majors. The Chorale performs frequently on campus including fall and spring concerts, joint concerts of masterworks with the Kent State University Orchestra. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future K...
CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Blended Learning
All aquatics certifications are taught by American Red Cross-certified instructors. Please note that participation in a certification class does not guarantee certification. All skills related to the certification must be properly demonstrated (as defined by course outline) in order to receive certification. Participants must successfully complete all skills and score an 80% or better on each written test in order to be certified. Certificates will be emailed as a PDF from the American Red Cross within 10 days of completion of the class. Class will start promptly at the designated time.